This spacious family home, built in the late 1970s, offers an exceptional opportunity for renovation and investment. With ample living space and planning permission for a detached dwelling, this property is ideal for those looking to expand or enhance their residential portfolio.
The house features four bedrooms, including two with en-suite bathrooms, providing flexibility for both family living and potential rental options. A shared shower room accommodates the remaining bedrooms. The ground floor provides a welcoming entrance hall with a cloakroom and substantial storage space. The kitchen/breakfast room leads to a snug area and a conservatory that invites natural light. An open-plan living and dining area showcases a distinctive vaulted ceiling with a galleried landing above, creating an airy atmosphere perfect for gatherings.
In addition to its generous interiors, the property includes a utility room with direct access to the garden and a double garage. Outside, the well-maintained gardens offer productive vegetable and fruit-growing areas at the front, while the rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn with an additional orchard space.
The land surrounding the home is particularly noteworthy; it encompasses approximately 13 acres of free-draining pasture currently utilized as grazing land. This parcel not only enhances the property’s appeal but also presents various possibilities for agricultural use or development—subject to necessary permissions. The recent outline planning permission (No. 22/02693/OUT) allows for a single-storey two-bedroom dwelling, along with provisions for creating two acres of woodland as part of the offset requirements.
Located in Charlton Horethorne—a quaint village on the Dorset/Somerset border—the home enjoys proximity to local amenities such as a thriving pub, village shop, primary school, and various community clubs facilitated by an active Village Hall Committee. Just five miles from Sherborne, residents benefit from access to shopping facilities including major supermarkets and renowned schools. Excellent transport links are available through nearby mainline railway services and major roads like the A30 and A303.
For those seeking recreational opportunities, this area is rich in outdoor activities including horse riding and countryside walks right from your doorstep, alongside notable attractions like The Newt and Stourhead Gardens.
With mains water, drainage, electricity connections in place, plus an oil-fired boiler for heating and hot water, this property combines comfort with significant investment potential in an attractive rural location.
